Propylene Oxide

C₃H₆O

IUPAC: 2-Methyloxirane

CAS: 75-56-9

Aperçu

Propylene oxide is a small, strained-ring ether used to make polyether polyols, which are the backbone of polyurethane foams. About 60% of production goes into polyurethane, with the rest used for propylene glycol and other derivatives.

Composition

Élément Symbole Atomes Masse atomique
Hydrogen H 6 1,0080
Carbon C 3 12,0110
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

Composition élémentaire

H
Hydrogen ×6
10,4%
C
Carbon ×3
62,0%
O
Oxygen ×1
27,5%

Usages

  • • Polyurethane foam production
  • • Propylene glycol synthesis
  • • Fumigant
  • • Hydraulic fluids

Le saviez-vous

  • ✦ Precursor to polyurethane, which is found in mattresses, car seats, insulation, and shoe soles

Sécurité

  • ⚠ Probable carcinogen (IARC Group 2B)
  • ⚠ Highly flammable
  • ⚠ Explosive peroxide formation

Structure

SMILES

CC1CO1

Propriétés

Type
organic
État
liquid
Masse molaire
58,08 g/mol
Densité
0,8300 g/cm³
Point de fusion
-112,0 °C
Point d'ébullition
34,2 °C
Solubilité
405 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
58,0419
XLogP
0,0
TPSA
12,5 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
4
Complexity
26,0

Aussi connu sous le nom de

PO Methyloxirane

Composés associés

Caffeine

C₈H₁₀N₄O₂

Coumarin

C₉H₆O₂

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acrylic Acid

C₃H₄O₂

Cysteine

C₃H₇NO₂S

DDT

C₁₄H₉Cl₅

Alanine

C₃H₇NO₂

Diazepam

C₁₆H₁₃ClN₂O

Dichloromethane

CH₂Cl₂

Butane

C₄H₁₀

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Propylene Oxide?
Propylene Oxide (C₃H₆O) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name 2-Methyloxirane.
What is the molecular weight of Propylene Oxide?
Propylene Oxide has a molar mass of 58.08 g/mol.
What state is Propylene Oxide at room temperature?
Propylene Oxide is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Propylene Oxide organic or inorganic?
Propylene Oxide is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Propylene Oxide?
Propylene Oxide (C₃H₆O) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).